STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Clayfin Acquires Louie Voice, Set To Expand AI Voice Banking Capabilities

Clayfin Technologies, a Chennai-based provider of digital banking and customer experience solutions for financial institutions, has acquired Louie Voice, a voice banking platform focused on making digital banking more accessible and inclusive through artificial intelligence-driven voice interactions for undisclosed sum. The acquisition is expected to strengthen Clayfin’s capabilities in AI-led digital engagement and voice banking, […]

CW Bureau · Jun 1, 2026

MANUFACTURING US Legal Overhang Behind US, Focus Now On Next Phase: Gautam Adani

The Adani Group is entering its next phase of growth with renewed confidence after putting its US legal challenges behind it, according to billionaire industrialist and Group Chairman Gautam Adani. In his letter to shareholders in the FY26 Annual Report of Adani Energy Solutions, Adani said the Group is now focused on accelerating infrastructure development […]

CW Bureau · May 31, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Cyient Set To Acquire TAO Digital To Strengthen Intelligent Engg Portfolio

Hyderabad-based Cyient Ltd, a global Intelligent Engineering solutions company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire TAO Digital Solutions Inc., an AI-native data and product engineering solutions company headquartered in Santa Clara, California, as part of its strategy to strengthen its intelligent engineering and AI capabilities. The transaction, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing […]

CW Bureau · May 31, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Infosys Offers AI Across 90% Of Top Clients, Eyes $300 Bn Opportunity

Infosys is rapidly emerging as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) services, with AI-led programmes now deployed across 90% of its top 200 clients, according to Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Salil Parekh. In the company’s Annual Report 2026, Parekh said Infosys is accelerating its transition towards AI-powered services, positioning itself to capture […]

CW Bureau · May 30, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY India’s Data Centre Capacity To Cross 3 GW By 2028: CBRE 2026 Outlook

India’s data centre (DC) capacity is expected to exceed 3 gigawatts (GW) by the end of 2028, driven by rising demand from hyperscalers, artificial intelligence workloads and the country’s favourable development ecosystem, according to a report by CBRE. The report, 2026 Asia Pacific Data Centre Trends & Outlook, said India has emerged as one of […]

CW Bureau · May 30, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Adani Power Sees Energy As Base For AI-Led Growth, Says Gautam Adani

Adani Power Ltd believes that the next phase of global growth will be driven by the convergence of digital intelligence and physical infrastructure, with energy emerging as the critical foundation for the AI era, Chairman Gautam Adani said in the latest annual report. “We understood then that the coming age of AI would demand far […]

CW Bureau · May 29, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Bajaj Finserv Partners IIT Bombay; Rolls Out Finserv Intelligence

Bajaj Finserv Ltd, a diversified financial services company, has launched Finserv Intelligence, a strategic applied research and innovation initiative aimed at developing scalable, low-cost and high-technology solutions built in India for domestic and global markets. The initiative has been conceived as a long-term innovation ecosystem with a five-to-ten-year horizon focused on research, startup investments and […]

CW Bureau · May 29, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG EID Parry Focuses On ‘Disciplined Renewal’ Amid Challenging FY26

EID Parry (India) will focus on “Disciplined Renewal” in FY27 with emphasis on margin improvement, tighter cost management, stronger cash flows and accelerated digital and AI-led transformation initiatives amid an uncertain global environment. FY26 remained challenging for the company as it navigated a demanding operating environment through disciplined execution, operational efficiency and portfolio reshaping measures, […]

CW Bureau · May 28, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Goa Hosts ‘Shackathon’ To Promote Workation, Startup Ecosystem

Goa hosted the inaugural edition of ‘Goa Shackathon’ at Baga Beach in North Goa, positioning the coastal State as an emerging destination for startups, creators, digital professionals and AI-led innovation. The two-day event attracted over 500 participants and transformed Goa’s beachfront into a collaborative workspace blending innovation, networking, work and lifestyle experiences. Push for digital […]

CW Bureau · May 28, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY GJEPC, IIT Bombay Launch Startup Industry Innovation Challenge 2026

Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in collaboration with Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT Bombay, has launched the first edition of the JewelStart Industry Innovation Challenge 2026 aimed at bringing startup-led innovation into India’s gems and jewellery industry. The national-level initiative invites startups, innovators and technology solution providers to address critical challenges […]

CW Bureau · May 27, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE SBI Life Deploys Datamatics’ AI-Powered Underwriting Platform TruAI

SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd has appointed Datamatics Global Services Ltd to strengthen its underwriting operations using Agentic AI-powered automation platform TruAI Underwriting. The move is aimed at improving efficiency and decision-making in complex underwriting cases that require detailed evaluation of medical histories, laboratory reports and multiple risk indicators. AI-led underwriting transformation Underwriting remains a […]

CW Bureau · May 27, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE State Bank Of India Bets On Digital First, AI-Led Banking Transformation

State Bank of India, the country’s largest lender, plans to deepen its “Digital First, Customer First” strategy with increased investments in technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital infrastructure as part of its next phase of transformation. “The next phase of our transformation will focus on delivering deeply personalised, seamless, and intuitive banking experiences across all […]

CW Bureau · May 27, 2026